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Beyond the Air War: What Are the Global Risks of the Iran Conflict?

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CSIS Announces Joseph F. Dunford as Next CEO

CSIS Announces Joseph F. Dunford as Next CEO

The Center for Strategic and International Studies today announced that retired General Joseph F. Dunford, who served as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been named its next chief executive officer.

Press Release — March 12, 2026

WATCH: John Hamre Welcomes General Joseph F. Dunford to CSIS

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Latest Analysis: War with Iran

Amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli operations in Iran, CSIS experts examine the military, regional, and geopolitical implications of the conflict and its potential impacts across the Middle East and beyond.

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Iran’s Real War Is Against the Global Economy

EST President Navin Girishankar argues that Iran may be losing the military contest with the United States, but it is fighting a different war—one aimed at the global economy.

Commentary by Navin Girishankar — March 11, 2026

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